April 21, 2013

In addition to dedicated workout areas, the gym also houses social spaces including a café, lounge and Wi-Fi zone.

TribeFit has a Strength Studio, which includes free weights as well as state-of-the-art machines that can be used for a full-body workout.

The well equipped and dedicated Spin Studio kitted with BodyBikes overlooks the marina lake making the monotonous stationary cycling exercise more exciting, fun and lively; the in-house DJ can also be thanked for that bit.

TribeFit also has a dedicated area for Boxing, TRX and Circuit Training as well as outdoor workouts on the gym's terrace, overlooking the Marina and taking advantage of the summer weather to feel that extra burn.

The gym is kitted out for all cardio, strength and free-weights by TRX, TKO...

April 21, 2013

What's more, the results reveal intriguing clues suggesting that the global economy may be at the beginning of a more sustainable pathway to longer-term value creation.

BCG analyzed the 2012 TSR of more than 5,000 companies across 40 countries and 37 industry sectors. As one might expect, emerging markets delivered among the highest average TSR—with the big winners in 2012 being Turkey, South Africa, the Philippines, and Thailand.

UAE on the Rise

The UAE showed remarkable recovery in 2012, with an average TSR of 24% as compared to minus 3% in 2009-2011. UAE's results outranked countries such as Singapore, Belgium, France, Switzerland, UK, US (S&P), Canada, Brazil, Indonesia, and China.

"The UAE has successfully augmented its aggregate TSR in 2012, as...

April 21, 2013

The new office significantly expands TRACE's reach in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, where demand for TRACE tools and services have been growing rapidly.

"The Dubai office is a notable step for TRACE and for our compliance community," said Alexandra Wrage, president and founder of TRACE.

"As the penalties and international awareness of compliance issues have increased, we've seen a heightened demand for our services. In particular, our new "Portable Due Diligence" options have been very popular in this region. This move enables us to serve better the business community in this region."

The Dubai location is headed by Randa Almomani, a well-respected regional veteran of the compliance and corporate governance industry. The office will specialize in comprehensive compliance,...

April 21, 2013

Mr. Mohammed Al-Shroogi, President, Gulf Business, Investcorp and Governor of the BDI praised this report saying: "In recent years in the Gulf region there has been an 'active upgrading' of boards of directors as a result of which directors are more conscious of the skills that should be included on a board. This report provides a perspective for board members but also investors, advisors and governments on the current state of board effectiveness in the region as well as highlights potential areas for improvements."

The report is based on analysis of the top 200 publicly traded companies in the region, along with interviews with senior directors and chairmen from across the GCC. The report recommends a number of improvements to the set-up and operations of boards in the region including...

April 21, 2013

Schlumberger Limited (NYSE:SLB) today reported first-quarter 2013 revenue of $10.67 billion versus $11.17 billion in the fourth quarter of 2012, and $9.92 billion in the first quarter of 2012.

Income from continuing operations attributable to Schlumberger, excluding charges and credits, was $1.35 billion—a decrease of 6% sequentially but an increase of 4% year-on-year. Diluted earnings-per-share from continuing operations, excluding charges and credits, was $1.01 versus $1.08 in the previous quarter, and $0.96 in the first quarter of 2012.

April 21, 2013

Pioneering Forex and CFD broker Ava Group this week revealed the future of its online trading brand with the global launch of AvaTrade.

AvaTrade replaces the company’s original brand, Ava FX, which had grown to become one of the most popular retail trading sites since its founding in 2006.

The launch of the state-of-the-art website brings numerous new features and improvements to a trading portal used by more than 200,000 registered clients.

In addition to AvaTrade’s advanced, user-friendly interface, the company"......

April 19, 2013

Aspen Group, Inc. (OTCBB: ASPU), owner of Aspen University Inc., a nationally accredited online postsecondary education company, announced today the closing of its private placement for $4.6mm to 51 institutional and accredited investors. The lead investor in the offering was Sophrosyne Capital LLC, based in New York.

Laidlaw & Company (UK), Ltd., acted as the lead Placement Agent in the offering conducted in the United States and Europe.

“This"...

April 19, 2013

Cegedim Relationship Management today announced a strategic partnership with Concur (Nasdaq: CNQR). The partnership will integrate Cegedim’s OneKey database with Concur’s travel and expense (T&E) management solution to expand both companies’ offerings for the global Life Sciences market. Concur is a leading provider of integrated, next generation T&E management solutions that are trusted by more than 20 million users worldwide.

Partnership Brings Enhanced Compliance Capabilities to Global"......